Opinion
Why did Chris Penk destroy his promising career?
OPINION: Chris Penk is a rational person, so why did he destroy his own promising career?
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Luxon’s coalition is testing the limits of his authority
OPINION: Christopher Luxon has allowed coalition conflict to spill into public.
'It's been 15 years, ask people again' David Seymour open to MMP referendum | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Act leader David Seymour responds to National's Christopher Luxon suggesting he'd like another referendum on MMP. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Luxon stands by MMP referendum next term, Bishop calls earlier comments ‘musings’
Luxon doubled down at an Auckland public meeting.
Luxon’s problem with MMP is really a problem with National’s identity
OPINION: Nat MPs floundered when asked about a policy they didn't seem to know they had.
Luxon's MMP referendum blindsides coalition partners and MPs, accused of 'power grab'
Luxon says he wants to avoid working with 'some yahoo or numpty' in Cabinet.
Act promises to let pharmacists treat more conditions
David Seymour says his party's policy would widen access to health care.
Act announces policy on pharmacies
Act leader David Seymour reveals the party's policy on pharmacies.
'Not quite me': Seymour's surprising addition to portrait bound for auction
Jason Hoyt said he spent about 15 hours painting the Act leader's portrait.
'Slippery slope': Teachers warn Act plan for disruptive students risks safety
'No teacher is asking for more physical restraint power.'
'A lot of little s***s in classrooms': Act's plan to keep order at school
Fines for parents would start at $300 but could go as high as $3000 for further offences.
Act announces policy to allow teachers to use ‘reasonable force’ to remove ‘disruptive students’
The Act Party wants to give teachers powers to use “reasonable force” to remove “disruptive students” from classrooms. Video / NZ Herald
National trying to bully media over Opportunity Party coverage
OPINION: Reporters are just doing their jobs – and the Nats don't like it.
Watch: Recommendations in the Royal Commission of Inquiry reports into Covid-19 pandemic response
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and and Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour respond. Video / Mark Mitchell
Christopher Luxon’s awkward transition from CEO to Prime Minister
Deborah Coddington calls Luxon "vanilla" but John Key thinks he's "dramatically changed".
Social media ban: National unsure if Act, NZ First will support bill; David Seymour compares bill to ‘dog with fleas’
Education Minister Erica Stanford is almost ready to take the bill to Cabinet.
Watch: Act leader David Seymour on social media ban for under 16s
Seymour compares social media ban bill to "dog with fleas". Video / Mark Mitchell
Seymour’s former chief of staff joins supermarket corporate affairs firm
ANALYSIS: Andrew Ketels has joined Sherson Willis.
Willis hints cost of living payment to stay despite fuel at abolition milestone
The Government is likely to keep cost of living support in place for now.
$8m debt: Another school lunch supplier goes into liquidation
Inland Revenue is owed $1.1m and BNZ $2.3m.
Medicines to get larger share of health funding under Act policy
ACT leader, David Seymour announces medicines to get larger share of health funding under Act policy. Video / NZ Herald
Medicines to get larger share of health funding under Act policy
New Zealand proportionally spends much less than other comparable countries on medicines.
Cecilia Robinson: It doesn’t have to be phones or social media – we should do both
OPINION: We should delay giving children smartphones and restrict their social media.
Nash paid the price but Peters and Jones set a disturbing new tone
OPINION: Nash’s resignation capped a week of vulgarity, insults and reinventing history.
'Not something the Govt needs to do': Seymour questions Peters’ ferry plan
Act leader's remarks come a day after confirmation the new fleet would not be privatised.
Paul Henry could be the jolt NZ politics needs
OPINION: A broadcaster turns politician – and it just might work.
Are voters looking for politicians or celebrity in Election 2026?
All three celebrity candidates bring strong name recognition to the campaign.
Act rubbishes Paul Henry ‘internet conspiracy’ amplified by Winston Peters
Henry's candidacy for this year's election was confirmed on Tuesday morning.
'Feeble': Labour bungles response to Paul Henry bombshell
OPINION: Much Naidoo about nothing – why the Opposition's crack fell flat.
Seymour’s sensible-sounding supermarket fix leaves the real problem untouched
OPINION: Seymour’s offer to free up land for supermarkets like Aldi is unlikely to work.